ACARA Jobs
Manufacturing Specialist
Apply- ID: 560150
- Posted: 5/29/2026
- Location: Phoenix, AZ
- Category: LI - Technician
- Job Type: Temp to Direct
- Duration: 3 - 6 Months
Description
Manufacturing Specialist
Phoenix, AZ • Temp to Perm
Compensation & Schedule
- $21.00–$23.10/hr depending on shift
- First 4 weeks: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm training schedule
- After training: 12-hour compressed production schedule (days and nights available), compressed work week schedule (similar to AMHS) with alternating 12-hour day/night shifts
If you've thrived in a fast-paced retail store, restaurant, or high-volume customer service environment, you already have the skills we're looking for. We're not just hiring for experience. We're hiring for attitude, attention to detail, and the ability to keep up in a high-pressure environment. Sound familiar? That's exactly what you've been doing.
What You'll Do
- Monitor and operate intelligent automated systems on our production floor — think of it like managing multiple stations at once during a rush.
- Work in our Manufacturing Command Center (MCC) or FAB, keeping production running smoothly and flagging anything out of the ordinary.
- Handle time-sensitive materials safely and efficiently — precision and speed both matter here.
- Follow detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and help create training documents for your team.
- Use Excel to log data, track activity, and support reporting throughout your shift.
- Works in the FAB or Manufacturing Command Center (MCC)
- Work in a cleanroom environment wearing PPE (coveralls, gloves, hood, mask, safety glasses).
- Works directly with the production line, monitoring automated systems, handling time-sensitive materials, and troubleshooting abnormal events.
- Less technical and more process-focused compared to AMHS.
Your Background Fits If You've Done This
Candidates from the following backgrounds are a great fit — no traditional manufacturing experience required:
- Retail / Big Box
- Food Service / Fast Food
- High-Volume Customer Service
- Warehouse / Logistics
About Acara Solutions
Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.
Job Requirements
What We Require
- High school diploma or GED
- Basic Excel skills (data entry, tracking, simple formulas)
- Ability to stand and walk for 8–12 hour shifts and lift up to ~20 lbs
- Comfortable working in PPE in a cleanroom environment
- Available for days or nights on a 12-hour compressed schedule (after initial 4-week training)
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (F-1 OPT STEM not eligible)
After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit.
The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you.
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.